Jamb English Language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2017

The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________

A. Have increased steadily
B. Steadily have increased
C. Have been increasing steadily
D. Has increased steadily

Question 27:

• JAMB 2017

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

A. Overshadowed
B. Defeated
C. Demoted
D. Submerged

Question 28:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

A. Exhortation
B. Opposition
C. Commendation
D. Appropriation

Question 29:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Aisha impelled to the party

A. Compelled
B. Accompained
C. Authority
D. Finance

Question 30:

• JAMB 2017

When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

A. Refute
B. Rebuke
C. Reject
D. Refuse